The Keep Police Radio Public Act was approved by the Assembly and state Senate and now goes before Gov. Kathy Hochul for her signature. Her approval needs to come fast, since the media has been kept in the dark by the New York City Police Department since it fully encrypted its police radio signals last year. If approved, the legislation would give access to encrypted law enforcement communications to emergency services organizations and professional journalists. “Preserving access to police radio is critical for a free press and to preserve the freedoms and protections afforded by the public availability of this information,” said state Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, who introduced the bill with Assembly Member Karines Reyes, in an email to City &…..